Lot 263
- 263
Ruby and diamond necklace
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 CHF
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Description
- length approximately 420mm.
Decorated to the front with fringes of foliate inspiration, set with oval rubies, and marquise-shaped diamonds, continuing to an undulating line of brilliant-cut stones further accented with marquise-shaped stones, mounted in platinum,
Condition
Stamped Pt 950 for platinum. Rubies stated to weigh 33.00 carats, a dark red hue with strong saturation of colour, well matched on average, some with slightly purplish red hue, typical inclusions visible with magnification and to the naked eye, some with surface reaching inclusions and cavities. Total diamond weight stated to be 50.00 carats, estimated colour G-I, estimated clarity VS-SI. Well articulated. Secure clasp, designed as a radiating cluster, centring on a circular-cut ruby within a surround of pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."